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Graduate Certificate of Professional Communication

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Summary
Graduate Certificate of Professional Communication (GCMM)
Study Mode
  • Online
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Number of Units
  • 4 units
Duration
  • 0.5 years or part-time equivalent
Campus
  • -
View USQ Handbook
Program Information Set

Communication is key

Great companies need great communicators. Effective communication is essential in any organisation and a skill which employers highly value. USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Professional Communication will place you in an excellent position to further your career in your chosen industry. You will be equipped with the skills and strategies to navigate the broad range of context which today’s writing requires. You will develop your research and writing skills to be able to generate and manage clear, consistent content for many different audiences.  

Further study

After completing the Graduate Certificate of Professional Communication, you have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Graduate Diploma of Business (Professional Communication), Master of Arts (Corporate Communication) or Master of Business and Innovation (Professional Communication).

Graduates could work as a communication officer, digital and social media manager, media liaison officer, communications consultant, digital communications officer, content developer, internal communication executive or copywriter.
Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
Total 4
Refer to the USQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How much will it cost?

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (4 units) in this program are:

Study Mode Cost
Domestic full fee paying AUD 10040

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships and financial assistance

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2018 and costs will vary depending on the actual courses selected during your study. Fees may also vary from year to year as they are reviewed annually.

Entry Requirements

  • Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.
    or
  • A minimum of five years’ professional work experience, or equivalent. 

English Language Requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Admission pathways

A number of other pathways are also available if you haven't been able to study previously or don't meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest.

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How to apply

Apply with USQ

Closing dates

Applying directly to USQ:

  • Semester 1, 2019 - applications close Friday 1 March, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 25 February 2019.
  • Semester 2, 2019 - applications close Monday 1 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 15 July 2019.

Credit for previous study or work experience

You may be eligible for credit if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Other options for you

Graduate Diploma of Business (Professional Communication)
Master of Arts (Corporate Communication)
Master of Business and Innovation (Professional Communication)